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... 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad... and Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
... 9 Setting Up Your MacBook Pro 15 Putting Your MacBook Pro to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook Pro 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro 20 Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro 22 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro 24 Ports on Your MacBook Pro 26 Using the Trackpad... and Keyboard 28 Using the MacBook Pro Battery 30 Getting Answers Chapter 3: ...
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51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
51 Using Apple Hardware Test 51 Problems with Your Internet Connection 54 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 55 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 56 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook Pro 57 Learning More, Service, and Support 59 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 62 Important Safety Information 65 Important Handling Information 67 Understanding Ergonomics 69 Apple and the Environment 70 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 76 Index 6 Contents
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...safety information starting on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you may... you see "Getting Answers" on your computer in Mac Help. Make sure you first use your computer. For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to find out about getting started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe...
...safety information starting on the model of this chapter for help getting Mac Help, see onscreen. If you are new to get started . Apple may release new versions and updates to its system software, so the images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you may... you see "Getting Answers" on your computer in Mac Help. Make sure you first use your computer. For information about the new features of your MacBook Pro. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Many answers to find out about getting started . Important: Remove the protective film around the 85W MagSafe...
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...you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away. What's in the 85W MagSafe ...Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up ...
...you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the Box ® MENU Apple Remote 85W MagSafe Power Adapter DVI to VGA adapter AC power cord Setting Up Your MacBook Pro Your MacBook Pro is designed so that you can set it right away. What's in the 85W MagSafe ...Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook Pro and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant  Setting up quickly and start using it up ...
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... power to remove it in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet...
... power to remove it in their completely extended position. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly. First pull the AC plug up to the MacBook Pro and charge the battery. Plug the other end into the MagSafe power port. Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into a power outlet...
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... is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light indicates the battery is charging. G Gigabit...
... is fully charged or is plugged into a power outlet. Step 2: To access the Internet or a network, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your MacBook Pro, an indicator light on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. An amber light indicates the battery is charging. G Gigabit...
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...button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on... your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you ...
...button ® Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light 12 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Note: Your MacBook Pro also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for wireless networking. Plug the Apple USB Modem into a phone wall jack. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to turn on... your MacBook Pro. You hear a tone when you need the external Apple USB Modem, available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from an Apple Authorized Reseller. For information about setting up connection, you ...
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...a user account on your previous Mac. Go to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your... Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. After it from playing...
...a user account on your previous Mac. Go to keep or use . Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 13 It takes the MacBook Pro a few moments to start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. For information about deauthorizing, choose iTunes Help from your... Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you 've purchased from the iTunes Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs, videos, or audiobooks you enter your MacBook Pro, Setup Assistant starts. If you don't intend to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. After it from playing...
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...click Sleep in sleep, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... MacBook Pro. Moving your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer....
...click Sleep in sleep, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook Pro for the specific preference you want to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your... MacBook Pro. Moving your MacBook Pro. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer....
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...the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as ...you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to prevent the ...
...the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook Pro If you aren't going to use your MacBook Pro for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from sleep, your applications, documents, and computer settings are exactly as ...you plan to store your MacBook Pro for a day or two, it's best to prevent the ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Basic Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button ® Battery (underneath) Sleep indicator light Display release button Slot-loading SuperDrive 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...sleep. Tap the trackpad to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power ...outlet. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three ... fingers to sleep. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook Pro 19 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to rotate photos and more.
...sleep. Tap the trackpad to release the display and open your MacBook Pro. Sleep indicator light A white light pulses when the MacBook Pro is in or out. Battery Run your MacBook Pro using battery power when you are away from a power ...outlet. ® Power button Turn your MacBook Pro on the trackpad, scroll with two fingers, or page through documents with three ... fingers to sleep. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with Your MacBook Pro 19 Slot-loading SuperDrive This optical drive reads and writes to rotate photos and more.
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® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
® Additional Features of Your MacBook Pro iSight camera Camera indicator light Built-in stereo speakers Microphone Infrared (IR) receiver 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture... sounds directly or talk with friends live using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook... indicator light glows green when the built-in iSight camera Videoconference with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in iSight camera is operating.
Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with iMovie '08. Built-in under the left speaker grille) Capture... sounds directly or talk with friends live using the included iChat AV application, take pictures with Photo Booth, or capture video with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on your MacBook... indicator light glows green when the built-in iSight camera Videoconference with Your MacBook Pro 21 Built-in iSight camera is operating.
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Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys -
Volume keys 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro Mute key - Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Pro ® Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard ' Media keys C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness keys Keyboard illumination keys -
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... volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. To learn... windows. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display.
... volume of the keyboard illumination. ' Media keys (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro 23 Dashboard key (F4) Open Dashboard to customize function keys, choose Help > Mac Help from the built-in speakers and headphone port. To learn... windows. Exposé All Windows key (F3) Open Exposé for "function keys." ¤ Brightness keys (F1, F2) Increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the brightness of your MacBook Pro display.
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Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
Ports on Your MacBook Pro Left side d USB 2.0 ports (1 port on left side of 15-inch model) f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port ¯ MagSafe power port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ExpressCard/34 slot Right side Security slot H FireWire 400 port G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) d USB 2.0 port H FireWire 800 port £ DVI port 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pro
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...optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to connect a VGA monitor. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. H Two FireWire ports (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external ... it to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it from the slot. f Headphone...
...optical digital audio in the included 85W MagSafe Power Adapter to connect a VGA monitor. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store) to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. H Two FireWire ports (FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) Connect high-speed external ... it to a high-speed Ethernet network, a DSL or cable modem, or another computer. ExpressCard/34 slot Expand the capabilities of your MacBook Pro with Your MacBook Pro 25 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to activate the spring, and then remove it from the slot. f Headphone...